[ cover story ] multiple turbines to build a large wind farm , ensuring that the failure of one turbine does not halt the entire operation . “ In a large-scale hydrogen production facility , having multiple smaller units provides redundancy . If one unit needs maintenance , the others can continue operating , which is critical for ensuring a stable hydrogen supply ,” says Nielsen .
Additionally , each 3.1-MW plant can be transported to the end-user site on two standard trucks . The plug-and-play play nature of transportation and installation underscores the practical and scalable nature of the technology .
The HydroGen Electrolyzer ’ s industrialized modular design facilitates rapid installation on-site .
Stiesdal Hydrogen ’ s electrolyzer is composed of four main modules that form a selfcontained system for outdoor installation : the electrode stack , the pressure vessel , the power supply module , and the auxiliary container . As in the wind industry , the modules are delivered from four different locations .
Scalability and operational reliability
One of the standout features of Stiesdal Hydrogen ’ s electrolyzer is its scalability . Each independent unit has a capacity of 3.1 MW , and these units can be combined to create larger plants . This modular approach , based on independent units , allows for flexible scaling based on the needs of the project .
The modular design also offers advantages in terms of redundancy and maintenance . If one unit requires maintenance , the rest of the plant can continue operating , minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous production .
Stiesdal Hydrogen offers delivery of complete hydrogen production plants in cooperation with experienced EPC contractors . “ It is sometimes difficult to fully grasp how simply it can be done ,” says Nielsen . “ We can assist in overcoming this barrier , both with simple balance-of-plant designs together with third-party contractors and with an already integrated electrolyzer design .”
Supply chain partnerships preferred over in-house manufacturing
Another wind industry-inspired strategy is the company ’ s approach to its supply chain . Instead of building its own manufacturing facilities , Stiesdal Hydrogen has opted to partner with established industrial players that supply key components for the company ’ s electrolyzer . The list of partners includes companies like Danfoss and KK Wind Solutions – Danish companies with a global footprint . “ Our supply strategy focuses on what we excel at – innovating and commercializing technology – while collaborating with experts in manufacturing and quality assurance ,” says Nielsen .
This decentralized approach is reminiscent of the wind industry ’ s strategy of using
This approach allows Stiesdal Hydrogen to leverage existing , already industrialized
12 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 17 | August 2024